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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 29th February 2020 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE: 1

1st Pick: RIVER SUPERSTAR (8) Ran well last time out when third to Paperback Trooper and if running to that form, he has a solid chance to break the maiden tag.
2nd Pick: MISS MICHELLE (3) Has trialled well and although a little high in the weights, she can run well here.
3rd Pick: OVERCOMING (4) Wouldn't seem the most reliable but does have the blinkers off here and that angle makes him quite interesting.
4th Pick: JUMPIN JACK (2) Back in Class 5 is the plus point and there is little reason why he can't make the most of that grade drop.

RACE: 2

1st Pick: IN ALL HIS GLORY (7) Plugged on well for third in a competitive heat last time out when only fifth at the 150m mark. He is from a staying/late maturing family and he can continue to progress and is in the right hands to do so.
2nd Pick: PATTAYA (4) The mount of Vlad Duric and on recent form, would have a good chance in this. Only seen on turf once when fifth behind Inferno and now having had more experience, he can make his presence felt for sure.
3rd Pick: WAR PRIDE (3) A much improved run last time out in the Shanti race from a bad barrier. Things don't get much better here with the barrier but must be included for the multiples.
4th Pick: LADY FAST (10) A pleasing introduction when third to Knight Love and can progress furthermore but needs to overcome a shocking post position.

RACE: 3

1st Pick: LEATHERHEAD (5) Is having only his second Polytrack run and is an interesting runner here. Good over this trip on turf last time, he is nicely weighted off the same mark and can run a huge race here.
2nd Pick: ATHLETICA (1) Was in the process of running into the race last time out before meeting trouble in the final furlong. He will hopefully plot a clear passage here and can go very well, having won on the surface off a three-point lower mark.
3rd Pick: PAKATAN WARRIOR (6) In great form in Class 5's and now up 12 for a couple of victories. He was scratched on February 15 when breaking through the gates, he has since trialled and with all going to plan at the start, he will give his running once again.
4th Pick: MIGHTY EMPEROR (2) This return to the Polytrack will please this eight-year-old no end and is now two points lower than his last start and remains on a good mark.

RACE: 4

1st Pick: PEARL KING (2) Ready to win off a mark of 45. Draws well and should be strong at the end of 1200m here. Finds his race.
2nd Pick: MAGNUM FORCE (5) Can roll forward here and lead. If he's able to get some control, he will go well. May prefer turf but has the ability.
3rd Pick: YOU ARE SPECIAL (7) Roughie with some hope here. Okay at the end of 1000m last start and the rise in distance could be suitable.
4th Pick: MA BAO BAO (11) Not far away when second behind Kubera's Chief last time, expect bold showing.

RACE: 5

1st Pick: EXCELLING (4) Is in the form of his life at present and that can continue here. A winner of his last three races and has beaten some handy type, including My Dreamliner (runs here). Course and distance form is excellent and he has no weight to carry. Leading contender.
2nd Pick: SKYWALK (1) Smart sprinter who excels when partnered by Vlad Duric. He has to give weight away to all in this field, but he is talented and conditions are perfect. Will run well.
3rd Pick: ZAC KASA (2) Classy on his day, if not a little hot to handle at times (barriers), he has broken 60 seconds in a trial recently and is not racing in group company since May of last year. Top three material.
4th Pick: MY DREAMLINER (5) Loves to lead and that is certainly not a given in this field with stacks of early speed in the contest. He is very talented and will give his running and still has more to give going forward. Sprinter to follow.

RACE: 6

1st Pick: MR MALEK (2) Hugely talented three-year-old. Very good when winning last time out in a decent little Novice event over the consistent Buuraq and can build on that victory again here. Connections have group aspirations for this son of Swiss Ace and if that is the case, he should be able to account for this field with ease.
2nd Pick: COUNT ME IN (6) Not seen in action for a good while but has plenty of ability and was found to be shin sore after his latest success and was rightly spelled. He has had a couple of trials and he can provide the biggest threat to Mr Malek.
3rd Pick: KIMITONARA (9) A tough type who loves a battle, he won a trial recently and it would be a fair shock to see him out of the frame in this. Nice horse.
4th Pick: SUPER SMART (1) An interesting runner here on the turf and has the services of Vlad Duric for trainer Young Keah Yong, something that happens as regularly as Christmas. One to note.

RACE: 7

1st Pick: INFERNO (4) Only had four starts but is already a multiple Group winner and one of the most exciting horses to come through Singapore in many years. Trialled sensational, hard to beat.
2nd Pick: IRONSIDE (3) Returned with a big win Jan 17 breaking 1min 10s for the 1200m. Gets nice run. Respect.
3rd Pick: CHARGER (8) Will run very well here fresh with only 52kgs on his back. Don't undersell.
4th Pick: SIAM WARRIOR (2) Flying, but gets tougher here from a wide gate with 57.5kgs. Has been getting soft runs and every chance when winning past two.

RACE: 8

1st Pick: THE NUTTER (2) Found one better last start when beaten by Blue Chip. Meets that horse better at the weights now and can go one better.
2nd Pick: SILENT PRINCE (5) Best roughie here back on dry track and fitter for two recent runs. Worth keeping safe.
3rd Pick: BLUE CHIP (4) Big last-start win and has worked well since. Will stay all day, no concern about the 2000m.
4th Pick: GOLD COMPANY (10) Perennial placegetter that will get back and run on again here. Could sneak into the minor money.

RACE: 9

1st Pick: TOP KNIGHT (2) Outstanding galloper who will be a force right through this series. He draws a nice barrier and will unleash his trademark finish here, hard to hold out.
2nd Pick: BOLD THRUSTER (1) Tough frontrunner that can sustain his high speed. Suited here at level weights rated 17 points higher than any other horse and should get control of the race if he jumps.
3rd Pick: MINISTER (13) Very interesting horse that brings strong Group form from the UK and has trialled up like a nice horse. Goes into the deep end here but can measure up.
4th Pick: SIAM BLUE VANDA (4) Outstanding return in Class 2 1400m February 7. Had everything go right that day, but must respect that performance.

RACE: 10

1st Pick: BUURAQ (9) Racing in very good form and comes through a strong Novice where there is already winners out of that race. If he gets the right run, he can win.
2nd Pick: QUANTUM (5) Been luckless in three runs back this preparation. With tempo on upfront, can be a dangerous horse here.
3rd Pick: HOTSHOTS SLAM (13) Likely leader that will give a big sight under a light weight.
4th Pick: SUN SNIPER (7) Resuming. Likely to want further but watch for him to be eating up the line late.